by Kimberly Shriner, MD | Mar 17, 2021 | 2005 Field Journal, 2007 Field Journal, Tanzania Project News
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear colleague and friend, Phyllis Hollingsworth, RN. Phyllis had a distinguished career working in the cardiac unit at Huntington Hospital. She also was a great supporter of The Phil Simon...
by Kimberly Shriner, MD | Jan 26, 2005 | 2005 Field Journal
Well, we’re back from safari, and Arusha already feels familiar. There’s really no way to put the past two days into words. “Ridiculous” has been floating around amongst the team a lot, but I think “unbelievable” might be more accurate. The beauty of Lake Menyara, the...
by Kimberly Shriner, MD | Jan 26, 2005 | 2005 Field Journal
The week has sped by and it’s still hard to process our time here. We finished up clinical work on Friday after seeing over 150 patients-many with HIV, all at risk for HIV; some in the early stages of disease,a few dying before our eyes. It’s a mixed feeling,sometimes...
by Kimberly Shriner, MD | Jan 26, 2005 | 2005 Field Journal
Today marks the last day of our trip to Tanzania.It has been a trip of stark contrasts. The initial portion of the trip was tremendously sad for me as a physician; the sadness was due to my frustration at the poverty and pain that our patients experienced. As the trip...
by Jody Casserly, LCSW | Jan 23, 2005 | 2005 Field Journal
Coming to Tanzania to work has again provided the team an opportunity to see a side of the country and the people that most do not get to see. We have seen over 100 patients this week at Upone Clinic and have learned much more about the culture of the Tanzanians. The...
by Kimberly Shriner, MD | Jan 22, 2005 | 2005 Field Journal
I am fortunate enough to write my first journal entry after having a week to absorb this extraordinary experience here in Tanzania. I don’t want to rehash too much of what people have already written, but just to tell you that the 30 hour epic journey in the friendly...
